Rebirth 78: Hunting for Treasure in the Mountains, Spoiling My Wife and Daughter to the Heavens

At that time in Shanghai, there were only two types of taxis: one was the cheap, low-speed taxi.

That is, a motorized tricycle.

However, these tricycles are only used for short-distance transportation to designated locations, such as hospitals and train stations.

We cannot send invitations arbitrarily, nor will we send them to non-designated locations.

The second type is the old-fashioned sedan.

These cars are relatively expensive; the first five kilometers usually cost 2 to 3 yuan.

An extra 50 cents is required for each additional kilometer.

This is similar to the price of a taxi in many third- or fourth-tier cities in later times.

After inquiring about the price, Lu Weiguo exclaimed that this was truly the magic of Shanghai.

Then they put the luggage into the trunk.

"Oh my, the Foreign Languages ​​University! It's full of talented people. What are you doing there? Don't disturb those kids' studies!"

The driver wasn't very talkative at this point.

You could tell from his speech that Lu Weiguo was from out of town.

He asked again.

Moreover, taxi drivers at that time held a very high status.

The locals, along with the driver, took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Lu Weiguo, without showing any disdain for their clothing or appearance.

That's pretty good.

Lu Weiguo recalled that when he first came here, he was refused service by this taxi driver many times.

He was dressed fairly well back then.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, the driver drove off.

"Go find someone."

"I'm going to find my mom!"

Lu Jiacheng couldn't contain his joy.

"Looking for your mom? Oh my, your mom must be amazing. But you guys can't dress like that."

It's not that I look down on you, but clothes make the man (or woman). These days, the first place most out-of-towners stop here is the Liulin Road Small Commodities Market to buy clothes.

"Change your clothes, it'll be easier to walk around here~ Do you guys want to go? It's very close, and it won't cost much~"

Lu Weiguo smelled the odor on his body and then looked at Lu Jiacheng, who looked like a little beggar.

He burst out laughing.

"Alright, bro, go ahead and take us, but could you wait for us? I can give you compensation for lost wages."

"Lost wages?" the driver sighed. "Your wife is a college student, and you're an educated person too, right? That's a good term. We don't need many; as long as it can be handled within an hour..."

I'll only charge you three dollars – just the starting fare.

Being able to buy new clothes makes both women and children happy.

Upon arriving at the Liulin Road Small Commodities Market, I immediately saw all sorts of toys.

It was packed with people, and most of them were carrying snakeskin bags.

Some even carried several sacks.

If Lu Weiguo hadn't put his luggage in the car and had just carried it in, it definitely wouldn't have attracted anyone's attention.

"Wholesale! Wholesale! The hottest denim jackets~~"

"This young man is really handsome. He's holding a bag of cheap children's clothes. Want to buy more? There's a discount."

"Wool sweaters and mink coats—warm and stylish!"

The nearby vendors were loudly hawking their wares, and they had accents from all over the place.

The large shops were similar to those in later generations, mainly focusing on wholesale.

Many vendors displayed all kinds of clothes in front of their stalls.

People passing by will take a look.

Clothes make the man.

In addition, Lu Jiacheng is already very good-looking.

Lu Weiguo waved his hand and bought seven or eight sets of children's clothing at a children's clothing store.

The boss couldn't stop smiling.

Moreover, Lu Weiguo was afraid of wasting time, and all he could think about was seeing Li Xiulian as soon as possible.

Without even negotiating the price, the shop owner felt bad and gave Lu Weiguo a denim outfit as a gift.

"Dad, why aren't you buying anything? There are so many nice clothes over there."

"I'll buy them for you and Mom. Just remember which clothes are nice, and bring Mom to buy them in the next couple of days."

The Lu family acknowledged and nodded.

The bag in my hand felt heavier and heavier.

Seeing this, Lu Weiguo smiled helplessly.

He didn't intend to promote this kind of suffering education.

It's not that they genuinely dislike buying or changing clothes.

Moreover, he felt that the fashionable bell-bottoms and jeans of that era were a bit strange.

On the contrary, they are not as comfortable or aesthetically pleasing as work clothes.

"Look at him, isn't he a handsome young man? You guys are pretty fast!"

The driver sped along the road.

We soon arrived at the opposite side of Lu Xun Park.

"There's accommodation here. Those with money can stay in a double room, and those without can choose a shared bed. But with all your stuff, it depends on your wife."

Let's get a double bed. One for the kid, and you and your wife can share. It's only a ten-minute walk over there to the Foreign Languages ​​University.

The small hotels near the entrance are cheap, but you won't be able to get a spot there.

The driver was indeed a nice person and left a very good impression on Lu Weiguo.

I paid ten yuan.

Carrying large bags and small packages, the two chose the largest-looking hostel.

"Letter of introduction, food coupons (general ones, not local ones), train ticket, and identification."

Compared to a driver.

The innkeeper glanced at Lu Weiguo and his companion, and said without even looking up.

Lu Weiguo had prepared all of this long ago. If Shan Ziqing hadn't been there, they probably would have been checked on the train.

As soon as I handed over the materials, the boss muttered under his breath, "Don't get my bed dirty. You guys smell terrible. Go take a shower across the street."

"You've dirtied our house, you'll have to pay for it!"

It was obvious that he had changed his clothes, but he still smelled quite a bit of sweat.

In particular, Lu Weiguo still carried a faint smell of blood.

Lu Jiacheng frowned and glared fiercely at the boss.

However, he was too short for the boss to see.

Lu Weiguo, on the contrary, felt that this was the right way.

This is Shanghai!

In the future, people from outside Shanghai who come here will be looked down upon no matter how rich they are.

Especially in this day and age.

"Oh, it's quite far. A double room, right? Here's the key. Don't cause trouble, don't mess around. We check the rooms every day."

The boss simply tossed the keys to Lu Weiguo.

Their documents were confiscated.

The guests were all from out of town; there was no roommates like young couples at this time.

To prevent trouble, they would confiscate the documents of people from other places.

Of course, this applies regardless of whether it's in the North or South.

That's quite fair, since Shanghai has dealt a devastating blow to everyone equally.

"I don't want to take a shower, I want to go find my mom!!" As soon as he left the hotel, Lu Jiacheng couldn't contain his longing.

Lu Weiguo was no exception.

Fortunately, he had prepared several letters of introduction.

The official seal is with Zhao Jia Huan.

He really wanted to build as many as he wanted.

at this time.

the other side.

Not far from Lu Weiguo, there was a state-run local restaurant serving local cuisine.

The two classes hung banners in the largest private room.

Many people gathered around Hu Yue, especially several boys who looked like locals.

"Hu Yue, you managed to book this private room, so you can really do whatever you want."

"Great! This local cuisine is incredibly authentic!"

"These private rooms are usually only opened for special occasions."

"Oh right, didn't you say there was bear meat too? I'll sneak a taste first~"